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Waldorf teacher training programs, summer courses, & year-round workshops in professional development, leadership, parenting and Waldorf Education.

Sound Circle Center is an independent, not-for-profit adult learning community. Sound Circle Center offers inspiring Waldorf teacher education programs, summer courses, and year-round workshops in professional development, leadership, parenting and Waldorf Education. The teachings of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf Education, are at the heart of our mission, and we are dedicated to the support of Waldorf Education in the Pacific Northwest and all of North America.

10/05/2026

It has been a while since our last issue, and there is much to share.

In this edition of Ripples, you can learn about two significant transitions within our organization, a new course for those curious about becoming a trained Waldorf teacher, and details about upcoming events.

We introduce Lori Daniels as our new Early Childhood Program Director and Annette Campana as our new Grades Practicum Coordinator, while honoring Somer Serpe and Sally Boyd for their years of dedicated service.

Whether you are a longtime member of our community or simply curious about Waldorf education, we hope this issue offers something of value.

Read the full newsletter by clicking on the link in our bio or at our website - www.soundcirclecenter.org/resources/newsletter

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09/22/2026

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Begin your Waldorf teacher training journey—wherever you are in the year.

The Introduction to Waldorf Education Course is a monthly online seminar for students who have been accepted into our Teacher Training Program and want to begin their studies before the next summer cohort begins.

Open to both Grades and Early Childhood students, this course offers a foundational study of Waldorf education, paired with fieldwork observations and individual advising. Students may join at any time of year following acceptance.

Eight monthly sessions online, October through April.

Visit our website or the link in our bio for more information and to sign up.

www.soundcirclecenter.org
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09/21/2026

Begin your Waldorf teacher training journey—wherever you are in the year.

The Introduction to Waldorf Education Course is a monthly online seminar for students who have been accepted into our Teacher Training Program and want to begin their studies before the next summer cohort begins.

Open to both Grades and Early Childhood students, this course offers a foundational study of Waldorf education, paired with fieldwork observations and individual advising. Students may join at any time of year following acceptance.

Eight monthly sessions online, October through April.

Visit our website or the link in our bio for more information and to sign up.

www.soundcirclecenter.org
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08/04/2026

Creating a Circle of Warmth and Love – An online introductory course for Waldorf Early Childhood Assistant Teachers.

August 10–12, 2026 and September 26 & October 24.

This course is designed to familiarize and support teachers at the beginning of their Waldorf Early Childhood journey. The first part is a 3-day live online course in August, introducing the principles of Waldorf early childhood development and the essential qualities of the Waldorf early childhood environment.

The second part, in September and October, is a follow-up to support teachers once they have entered the classroom, with additional content and the opportunity to ask questions.

As an Early Childhood assistant, you hold a unique and vital role in the young child's day. This course is designed to support you in that work.

Day I: Waldorf Early Childhood Development
Day II: Meeting the Young Child
Day III: Caring Relationships

Visit our website for more details and to register.
www.soundcirclecenter.org
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04/23/2026

Join us on May 4th at 5:00pm PT for an online presentation on the practical and inner dimensions of becoming a Waldorf teacher.

Our Early Childhood and Grades Program Directors will offer a window into the art of working with children in a Waldorf setting—and how a training program can support both your professional growth and your own becoming.

Across 25 months, Sound Circle Center students are immersed in the theory, practice, and living study of Waldorf education. Our graduates emerge not only skilled and confident in the classroom, but more deeply connected to the spiritual and social dimensions of this work.

There will be time for your questions, an overview of our yearly schedule and tuition, and a chance to meet faculty.

Why attend now? Early enrollment unlocks access to AWSNA loans and grants, our student communication channels for lodging and transportation, and the ability to begin preparing for summer session with confidence.

Register today at our website or the link in our bio.
www.soundcirclecenter.org
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04/22/2026

Some lessons live in the mouth before they reach the ear.

The Art of Teaching Spanish begins where textbooks end—with the living voice, the singing heart, and the willing body.

For five mornings this July, join Clara Vélez and Ornella Betancourt to explore what awakens when we teach Spanish the Waldorf way. Through song, conversation, and role playing, you will move beyond rote learning into something living.

This course is for new and experienced teachers. It is taught entirely in Spanish. And it might just remind you why you fell in love with teaching this language in the first place.

July 6–10 | 8am–12pm PT | Online

Click on the link in our bio for more information and how to register.

Visit our Professional Development page for information on our other Summer Online Courses - https://www.soundcirclecenter.org/programs/professional-development

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04/17/2026

What if aftercare could be more than a bridge between school and home—what if it were a true extension of the Waldorf rhythm?

Join Stephanie Packer & Daniel Packer for a live online introductory course on creating a vibrant, integrated Aftercare Program for the Waldorf School.

Over two sessions, you'll explore:
+ Foundational pedagogical principles
+ Child development from EC to grades
+ Daily, weekly & seasonal rhythms
+ The unique opportunities & challenges of being an Aftercare Teacher

Plus, receive a resource packet with sample recipes, game ideas, crafts, and a sample rhythm to guide your program.

June 22 & 23, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT
Live online via Zoom

Space is limited.

Click on the link in our bio to learn more or visit the Professional Development page of our website - https://www.soundcirclecenter.org/programs/professional-development

04/13/2026

Join us on June 13 & 14 for a two-part online workshop introducing the Waldorf approach to drawing in the grade school. Participants will build foundational skills using beeswax block crayons and chalk for blackboard drawings, exploring form, gesture, and composition through guided exercises. This course is designed for class teachers, subject teachers, and student teachers seeking to deepen their artistic capacity in service of the curriculum.

Topics covered will include:

- The Waldorf approach to drawing in grades 1–6
- Working with four key subjects: the human form, animals, nature, and buildings
- Form drawing, geometry, and mythology in the upper grades
- Using beeswax block crayons, pencils, and chalk for blackboard drawing
- Exploring line, symmetry, gesture, movement, and spatial relationships
- Composition through both structured and creative exercises

This workshop is offered in two parts:

1st–3rd grade focus: Foundational skills for drawing humans, animals, nature, and buildings using block crayons and chalk

4th–6th grade focus: Deepening practice through form drawing, geometry, and mythology using pencils and chalk

Participants will leave with practical exercises and artistic confidence to bring drawing alive in their own classrooms.

Register today on our website at https://www.soundcirclecenter.org/programs/professional-development
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03/26/2026

Check out this year's offerings on Professional Development courses for new and current teachers!

Courses begin June 2026
- Cultivating a Waldorf Aftercare Program
- The Art of Teaching Spanish
- Storytelling Puppetry and the Foundations of Literacy in Early Childhood
- The Art of Drawing
- Creating a Circle of Warmth and Love

Link in our bio or https://www.soundcirclecenter.org/programs/professional-development

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02/02/2026

Registration is Open for our Spring offering of Stepping Into The Classroom!

Join this popular course for Waldorf Substitute teachers to gain practical and valuable guidance for stepping into the classroom.

This course is ideal for people new to Waldorf education and parents looking to play a larger role in their child's school.

In the two sessions, you will:

~ Gain guided observations of classroom dynamics with the opportunity to reflect on them, inquire, and learn with a seasoned teacher.
~ Gain practical skills for classroom management and leading class activities in the various grades with confidence.
~ Learn about the rhythm of the lesson and how to orient in each part.
~ Learn some strategies to empower your work with the students.
~ Gain introductory insight into the methods and intentions of a Waldorf lesson, to better prepare you to step into the Waldorf classroom.

Session 1:
~ Introduction to Waldorf Pedagogy and the structure of the lesson.
~ How to approach the role of Substitute Teacher.
~ Exploration of classroom observations.

Session 2:
~ Strategies for Classroom Management
~ Age-appropriate activities through the Grades.
Suggestions based on classroom observations.

Dates: Online - March 17 and 24, 2026, from 1:00 am-2:30 pm PST

Visit www.soundcirclecenter.org for more information and how to register.

We also have a special offer for school's when they register at least three participants. Email [email protected] for details.

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Address

2728 NE 100th Street
Seattle, WA
98125

Telephone

+12069259199

Website

http://www.SoundCircleCenter.org/

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